W. Irvine— Nadir Shah and Muhammad Shah , a Hindi poem. [No. 1, 
86. Then did Muhammad Shah change his raiment, 
Put on a coat and light cap, turned himself into a Durrani. 
87. Know, after five days had passed, at midnight, 
Behold both kings went forth to visit Dihli. 
88. One Almast, a holy recluse, lived in a house. 
Seeing his body, Nadir Shah enquired, 
89. “ You are an ascetic and holy man, show me your miracles.” 
Then the faqir looked and said, “ Nadir Shah, first display 
your own.” 
Then Nadir Shah said, “ Shut your eyes, behold whatever yon 
like.” 
Shutting his eyes the faqir saw a fine army with Nadir Shah. 
90. From Dihli to Atak was that army of Nadir Shah, 
Standing fully armed, a splendid array. 
91. Opening his eyes then said the faqir, “Behold, I will now 
show wonders, 
“ Shut your eyes and look ! ” Then when the Shah had closed 
them, he saw 
The soldiers the faqir had seen arrayed, all lying headless. 
Then said the Shah, “ Holy man ! look favourably on me.” 
92. Then spoke the faqir, “ If you wish to be preserved, 
“ Delay not one moment, at once set out for Kabul.” 
93. Then Nadir Shah sent for his men, ordered them to march. 
What rubies and stones were best, he took and put on his 
head, 
Five pearls were cut and mounted to make a lovely swordhilt, 
Much wealth was laden, all of value was carried away. 
94. The doctor called ‘ Ulwi and a princess were to be taken 
away; 
The king spoke to Nadir Shah with joined hands: 
95. “ Be sure this doctor will die on the journey, 
“ The hot sun and the heat are his deadly enemies.” 
96. Having released him, Nadir Shah departed. 
Going on his way, he came to the side of the Jamna. 
97. Know, that he made a captive of Amr Singh ; 
Know, that he was chief and ruler of Patiala. 
98. The good-looking women, who attracted them, 
They made slaves of, did the Mughuls, and nobles, and Pathans. 
99. When Nadir Shah reached the towns near the Sutlaj, 
The chiefs petitioned, then were the people released. 
100. Know, that the title of Raja was given to Amr Singh. 
He released all the people, pardoned the raja. 
